Long-awaited IoT security bill heads to presidents desk
While the legislation targets agency use of internet-of-things devices, it will likely push the broader IoT market toward greater cybersecurity.
Date: 2020-11-20
URL: https://gcn.com/articles/2020/11/20/iot-cyber-act.aspx
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